2023 Kia Niro Hybrid | Is it BETTER than the EV?

We had the opportunity to drive the fully redesigned 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid (HEV) in California. The Hybrid trim makes 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque from a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor. The regular Hybrid averages around 53mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway (4.4L/100km combined). We also drove the EV trim to compare and you can watch that video by clicking the link below:

2023 Kia Niro EV Video:

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[ACCELERTV]

Correction @ 8:20 - mpg should say 53 city & 54 highway

[grandmother]

I got to experience the interior of this guy at a local auto show. I was expecting to love the sportage, but this one took the cake for me. As a short woman, the visibility in this is incredible and it feels so spacious for a such a compact vehicle.

[devongee]

One of my neighbors has this is a gloss blue type of color. Darkish blue but still clearly blue. Looks pretty solid. I'm not big on the rear end styling but the interior is next generation Kia, thus really nice. Better interior than the new Prius. That's for sure.

[derratz]

From London ON to Cali! Love it! Keep up the good work you'll be traveling around the world soon doing these can't wait!

[derpcakesies]

Got a 23 EX and have had it for almost 10k miles now. Averaging 50-55 (sometimes 60 during heavy traffic). Transitioned fairly easy being an ICE hypermiler with my previous car. Car isn't the fastest but I like how smooth and comfortable it runs for my mostly speed limit driving. The Adaptive cruise and lane assist pretty much do most of the driving and helps plenty with my daily 90 mile commute to save my knees.

[vanessawhitneypro]

Love it! You take the review (but not yourself) seriously & it's SO well done! Thanks, guys. Appreciate this review so much!

[stevenjoseph]

We have a 2023 Niro HEV SX Touring in Mineral Blue and we have the black aeroblade so you can get it in other colors then just green. Although we live in North Carolina so who knows. We love the car by the way. It is great on the road and in town.

[Seanheery]

Love it! You are one of my favorite reviewers! 🤙🏽

[aresa]

I have a Kia Niro HEV, exactly like the one in this video, but mine had both the household plug AND the heated seats in the back. So they can come with this car, it's just optional.

[hills]

The Niro HEV is the way to go, no charging nonsense.
I did a test drive of this car at my local Kia dealer, i really enjoyed this car.
I opted for the Niro HEV "pulse" line (trim 3) as my company car and it does come with the 230V socket in the back and leather seats.
Im told to wait 12months for the delivery which is really long but thats how it is nowadays

[richardmontoya]

Fantastic video production! First time viewer… Subscribed!
Looking forward to more videos of this caliber.

[pantloaded]

SAY IT WITH ME "PIANO BLACK IS NOT A POSITIVE FEATURE"

[chamilweerakoon]

nice way of presenting everything. will definitely watch every video

[rayschoch]

The 2023 is my 2nd Niro (1st was a 2018). I like the new one (slightly) better, but the question is: Is it better than the EV? In my opinion, yes. No infrastructure issues or range anxiety, lighter weight, less expensive repairs in the long run, better ride (higher tire sidewall with smaller wheels plus lighter weight makes for better ride), and up-front cost is at least 25% less. Yes, it burns some fossil fuel, but not much of it, and many interior materials are environmentally-friendly. Payback time for the difference between the HEV and the EV is measured in years. I considered all three power trains at length, did a LOT of reading, read and watched a lot of reviews, and for me, the HEV makes the most sense. EV is a distant 2nd, PHEV 3rd.

[Rockinthehill]

While the EV owners are searching for a place to charge on the road I'll be waving bye as I race past with another 200 miles range (500 miles range) on gas alone and then a 5 min stop for a short fillup. I love my 2024 NIRO SX in Steele gray

[scottdelinger]

Putting turn signals in the bumper is STUPID. Places where it gets snowy or icy: tailgaters slide into you, and suddenly you’re looking at $4000 to have working turn signals. Oh, and piano black is just something to cause glaring reflections inside. Otherwise, I might give it a look.

[visanflorinmihai]

Love it collecting my hybrid Saturday ❤❤

[gedeont]

I can’t lie I like the styling of this Kia Niro but I have never liked it when carmakers put rear light indicators below the boot. Hyundai Kona the same styling and that’s the main thing I hate about it. Everything else is brilliant

[rogerthat]

It's so weird seeing cars with Ontario plates in California lol

[Theonestrongbusleader]

Wow!! This is my dream car!! nice job bro.